Medical Sonologist
Patient Operation-Centred
- Provide quality service for patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy, and confidentiality.
- Ensure that examination orders presented are complete, contain all relevant information, and meet the standard of “medical necessity.”
- Review examination images generated, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
- Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
- Ensure that the Sonology examination results generated meet standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released.
- Follow standard clinical protocols for resuscitation, bleeding, infection, or other emergency situations, when necessary.
- Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the role
Personal Operation-Centred
- Maintain a high standard in the discharge of duties within the Medical/Radiology Services Unit while adhering to accepted professional and ethical standards at all times.
- Operate optimally the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System RIS
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic Sonology procedures.
- Ensure that the three principles of radiation protection, namely justification, optimization (ALARA) and dose constraints/limits are adhered to.
- Operate optimally the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System RIS
- Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the role.
Others
- Assist with the daily operation of the sonography services within the facility.
- Assume responsibility for the preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipment.
- Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
- Assist with the daily operation of the Sonology unit within the radiology facility.
- Exercise supervisory responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
Requirements (Qualifications, Skills and Competencies)
- An MBBS degree with a postgraduate diploma in Sonology.
- Minimum of 5 years of practical knowledge and experience in ultrasound/sonology and related procedures.
- A registered member with the MDCN and other relevant professional bodies with a current practicing license.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and sonography scanners & equipment
- Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
- Must understand and exhibit the highest ethical standards
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
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